The Day in Photos - 1/24/13

Nellie Doneva/Reporter-News Jim Ned students prepare to compete in a lamb category during the Taylor County Livestock Show at the expo center Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.

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Nellie Doneva/Reporter-News Ashtyn Cooley, from Jim Ned, won first place in black, medium wool lambs, Class III, during the Taylor County Livestock Show Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.

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Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News Merkel Elementary student Jose Flores, 9, smiles after advancing to the second round of the pen of three category during the Taylor County Livestock Show's rabbit competition at the Taylor County Expo Center's horse barn on Thursday, January 24, 2013.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Gary Hatfield (top) and Dale Barnes, from Canton, open the hood of a 1932 Ford on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 24, 2012, in preparation for the World of Wheels this weekend at the Abilene Civic Center.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Philip Fairchild, from Pattison, wipes down his 1955 Chevrolet first series truck on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 24, 2012, in preparation for the World of Wheels this weekend at the Abilene Civic Center.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Dale Barnes puts a mirror underneath a 1932 Ford in order to see the undercarriage of the car Thursday afternoon, Jan. 24, 2012, in preparation for the World of Wheels this weekend at the Abilene Civic Center.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Ralph Thornhill (center) asks questions about the proposed AISD elementary school boundary changes on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at Reagan Elementary School. The meeting was the second of four scheduled public hearings about the proposed boundary changes.

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Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Kathy O'Shields (left) watches as Touchdown, a chocolate Labrador, is loaded by Chasity Blevins into a pet crate in the back of Quana Campbell's car Thursday, Jan 24, 2013 at the Stephens County Animal Shelter. O'Shields is the president of the Stephens County Humane Society, Touchdown has been adopted by a canine search and rescue company from Georgia

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Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Touchdown, a 2 year-old chocolate Labrador at the Stephens County Animal Shelter, is being adopted to a search and rescue group in Georgia, Jan. 24, 2013.

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Joy Lewis/Reporter-News McMurry University's Keshia Collins (15) takes a shot as Oklahoma Panhandle State University's Da'Veonna Munson (22) defends during the first half of their game on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at McMurry University.

Joy Lewis/Reporter-News McMurry University's Alfred Perez (40) is surrounded by Oklahoma Panhandle State University's Kysahn Sands (20) and Bill Lee (20) during the first half of their game on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at McMurry University.

Joy Lewis/Reporter-News McMurry University's Takoby Jackson (4) pushes past Oklahoma Panhandle State University's Michael Patterson (22) during the first half of their game on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at McMurry University.

Joy Lewis/Reporter-News McMurry University's Rikeita Thomas (5) struggles for possession against Oklahoma Panhandle State University's Kaylee Marion (15) during their game on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at McMurry University.

Joy Lewis/Reporter-News McMurry University's Sierra Maykus (2) takes a shot during the second half of their game on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at McMurry University.

Joy Lewis/Reporter-News McMurry University's Keshia Collins (15) takes a shot over Oklahoma Panhandle State University's Whitley Coca (14) during their game on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at McMurry University.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons forward Bernard Stiggers (3) lays in a shot past Schreiner defenders during the first half of the Cowboys' game on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at HSU's Mabee Complex.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons forward Bernard Stiggers (3) passes the ball to a teammate while being defended by Schreiner's Manny Longoria (13) during the first half of the Cowboys' game on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at HSU's Mabee Complex.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons center Jeff Holland (50) puts up a shot over Schreiner defenders Hollis Robinson (24) and Dustin Linder (55) during the first half of the Cowboys' game on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at HSU's Mabee Complex.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons center Andy Spears (44) lays in a shot over Schreiner\s Manny Longoria (13) during the first half of the Cowboys' game on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at HSU's Mabee Complex.